Fiona was a Category 1 hurricane for both its first landfall in southwestern Puerto Rico on Sunday and its second landfall in the Dominican Republic early Monday morning.
What is the forecast for Hurricane Fiona?
Additional strengthening is expected Monday and Tuesday while Fiona moves near the Dominican Republic and over the southwestern Atlantic Ocean.Fiona's wind and rain are likely to reach the Dominican Republic on Sunday and the Turks and Caicos by Monday night or Tuesday. Puerto Rico is expected to receive several inches to feet of rain through Tuesday, raising concerns about flooding and mudslides.
In the eastern Dominican Republic, between 6 and 10 inches of rain is forecast, with isolated maximum totals as high as 16 inches in the higher terrain.Rainfall forecast from Fiona through Tuesday.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fiona strengthens to Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Puerto RicoThe island is bracing for potential flooding amid concerns the storm could damage its power grid which is still recovering from Hurricane Maria.
Read more »
Hurricane Fiona makes landfall over Puerto Rico as category 1 hurricaneStay with the FOX 35 Storm Team for updates on Fiona.
Read more »
Fiona strengthens to Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Puerto RicoBREAKING: Fiona has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds at 80 mph as it heads toward Puerto Rico.
Read more »
Fiona strengthens to Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Puerto RicoThe island is bracing for potential flooding amid concerns the storm could damage its power grid which is still recovering from Hurricane Maria.
Read more »
Fiona strengthens to Category 1 hurricane as it heads toward Puerto RicoThe island is bracing for potential flooding amid concerns the storm could damage its power grid which is still recovering from Hurricane Maria.
Read more »
Local Puerto Rican community waiting for 'all clear' as Hurricane Fiona strikesFiona made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico.
Read more »